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Freelance Line Producer, Fox & Friends
21st Century Fox
New York, NY, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Channel
Fox News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most-watched news channel in the country for more than 14 years and according to a Suffolk University/USA Today poll, is the most trusted television news source in the country. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in more than 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Line Producer to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends. As the Line Producer, you can have your entire show planned, but at the very last minute, have the ability to throw out your rundown and remain calm for breaking news. You know what it takes to get the job done. You have the right attitude and understand that Fox and Friends requires a level of commitment – unlike any other program on television.
This role will last from approximately July 2018 - August 2018.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategize and execute plans and adjust as things change
• Pitch unique and interesting stories that our viewers will relate to
• Coordinate story placement, teases, graphics, writing, timing and all other editorial and production elements
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters and guests in the field, and the director to ensure the newscast runs as smoothly as possible
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience
• Natural ability to write effectively and creatively
• 3 years of professional experience in a live television environment
• 2 years of professional experience in a live control room lining a show
• Thorough knowledge of American politics and business news
• Strong writing and copy editing skills a must
• Strong editorial judgment
• Strong research and reporting skills
• Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in the control room
NICE TO HAVES
• Familiarity working with and stacking an everyday rundown, as well as breaking news
• Knowledge of using a graphics system for banners, and editing video
• Being a leader and managing the team that helps you put on the best show in cable news
Please attach a resume to be considered, applications without resumes will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.